Abstract

In this 2026 interview, Monique Davis reflects on her lifelong connection to East Cleveland as a proud Shaw High School graduate and educator committed to serving her alma mater and community. Davis discusses her educational journey, including earning degrees in education and instructional technology. She discusses teaching and mentoring students through innovative technology and computer science instruction within the East Cleveland City School District. Davis highlights the development of Shaw High School’s Cybersecurity and IT Career and Technical Education program, emphasizing hands-on learning, leadership development, industry certification opportunities, and workforce preparation for students. Davis also emphasizes the importance of rigorous instruction, community engagement, and creating pathways that empower East Cleveland students.

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Interviewee

Davis, Monique (interviewee)

Interviewer

Mays, Nicholas S. (interviewer)

Project

East Cleveland

Date

2-27-2026

Document Type

Oral History

Duration

99 minutes

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License
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